Cancel

Open app

Search

Strange Cargo

3.3 (18 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

Request information

You can now request information from this business directly from Yelp

Services - Strange Cargo

Gift shops

Strange Cargo Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Strange Cargo

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Erica B.

I love Strange Cargo, because it is just that, strange. This little souvenir shop on Beale Street is part t-shirt shop, part art gallery, part music memorabilia kingdom, and part just plain out there. Just when you think you've seen all it has to offer, you turn a corner and Strange Cargo enters a different genre of store. They have an amazing selection of vintage blues and jazz postcards (and at only a buck they have a better selection and lower price than anywhere else in Memphis I've yet to see) old jazz posters, tin signs, t-shirts (oh the freaking t-shirts), magnets, shot glasses, belt buckles, kitschy hats and ridiculous sunglasses. My personal favorites at Strange Cargo? The light fixture hanging from the ceiling made of old plastic Barbie dolls, the antique doll wall art in the very back of the store (these are seriously freaking awesome!) , and the kitchen towel with the 1950s cartoon woman that read "I ran into my ex, put it in reverse and hit him again." Classic really.

Aman B.

Good little souvenir shop right on Beale street. They have the standard Memphis souvenirs and also have some interesting additional items including humorous and some functional items for drinkers, smokers, etc. Staff is friendly. Visa is accepted. I enjoyed my visit and bought a few items. Please give this shop a shot on your next visit to Beale Street in downtown Memphis.

Unique Find of Topps Baseball Vintage Style Tin-Metal style sign
Miguel F.

Visited this establishment Memorial Day Weekend 2018. I found a metal/tin TOPPS BASEBALL SIGN. Being that I have an affinity for unique stuff this find was a great addition to my collection. I would definitely visit this place again.

See all

Photo of F.c. M.
1
77
24

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

So helpful let me change my shirt helped me look for my lost bag wonderful staff reasonable prices

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

16 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Miguel F.
159
23
19

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

17 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

13 years ago

Super friendly staff! Bought a Elvis Clock that has moving hips!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Cool place! Great place for gifts although I bought for me.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of J J E.
11
286
110

15 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of N. C.
87
704
647

16 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

They over charge what you didn't buy hoping you didn't notice it such a shame it a friendly street yet they charged 20 bucks it stupid

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

16 years ago

Do not buy Sun Studio shirts here. They are cheaper at Sun Studio - like $17-$18 and almost $25 at Strange Cargo.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Ask the Community - Strange Cargo

Review Highlights - Strange Cargo

This little souvenir shop on Beale Street is part t-shirt shop, part art gallery, part music memorabilia kingdom, and part just plain out there.

Mentioned in 2 reviews

Read more highlights

You might also consider

Nest - Inside Nest

Nest

(2 reviews)

If I've learned anything from years spent reading Cute Overload, it's that tiny things are almost…read moreguaranteed to be more adorable than their normal sized counterparts. My new favorite Memphis gift shop is no exception. Nest manages to cram a well-organized and thoughtful stock of housewares, gifts, baby items, jewelry and dishes into their tiny Germantown space. The building, which looks more like a wee cabin than a storefront is only 12 feet by 16 feet. Inside, though, gift items (many of them appropriately tiny) are arranged floor to ceiling. Be sure to look down - some very cool things are hiding on low shelves. What I liked most about Nest is that because of the space's size, everything in the shop seems like it was stocked with intention - there's aren't any items that don't belong. I loved the tiny spoons, vintage silverware bundles, shabby chic textiles and selection of cute necklaces (that range in price from crazy reasonable to fairly high end). And despite it's size, Nest is the sort of place that would probably have a gift for even the pickiest people. Next time I need something for my mom or a hard-to-buy-for lady friend, this is where I'm going. A word of warning before you head to Nest: it's really hard to find on Google Maps alone. The easiest way to get there is to head east on Poplar (towards Germantown). Turn right into The Market at Poplar Estates - it sort of looks like a garden center. Keep going once you turn in, and Nest will be on your left.

This is the BEST gift shop in town. I shop here for all gifts for others as well as myself…read more There has never been a time that I did not gone into this shop and not find anything. They have unique items that other shops don't have. It is my "go to place" for gifts.

Babcock Gifts

Babcock Gifts

(26 reviews)

$$$

Brennan

I'm not a typical Babcock bride, I mean I've decided to spend the rest of my life not drinking from…read moreWaterford Lismore glasses, yet somehow I passed the admission test everyone seems to think they have and was permitted to select items for my dear friends to purchase from the bridal room. Anytime I've been in Babcock I've been greeted and helped without issue. In fact on my last visit I was the rude one - no appointment and I might have expressed some frustration when I was offered a Tuesday appointment (I work, which apparently also differentiates me from the typical customer). Macy's just doesn't have everything and I was just looking to get one more thing crossed off my busy bride to do list. Anyway, my fiancé and I were able to select our flatware and let the kind lady helping us know the glasses I already knew "we" wanted. She was even kind enough to pull out the China we already have so we could see how the flatware options look with it. We were given the 411 on how the registry works - people actually buy gift certificates and we'll get a card in the mail and can order the actual items at one point in time. We were offered to look at other items and weren't treated like we imposed upon them when we kinda did. Oh, and they gave me a six pence (something old, something new, some borrowed, something blue and a six pence for your shoe) on our way out - how cute is that? My fiancé did find the whole thing a bit pretentious though so I'm deducting one star because they're doing something to not make people feel welcome.

Wonderful gifts! There is something for everyone! The sales…read moreteam is very kind and helpful! They also have paper products that make your next party or even small gathering extra special. This store is a "go to" to get your list accomplished.

Strange Cargo - souvenirs - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...